The Alchemist

Made:: circa 1770-1775 in England

engraver:: William Pether

maker:: Joseph Wright of

Print, mezzotint; after Joseph Wright of Derby, 'The Alchemist' by William Pether, undated but probably c.1770-1775

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Category:: Art

Object Number:: 1976-425

Materials:: mezzotint engraving and paper

Measurements:: overall: 840 mm x 720 mm x 50 mm,

type:: print and alchemy

credit:: Sotheby and Company

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